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Overview |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Orono, ME | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,760 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaine.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,740 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,696 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,237 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,376 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,995 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 13,395 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1110/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $200 |
Diversity |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Maine | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than University of Maine based on total student enrollment (14,651 students vs. 11,760 students)
University of Maine vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maine or Western Washington University?
- University of Maine is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at University of Maine than Western Washington University ($34,740.00 vs. $26,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine than Western Washington University ($18,237 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine are 17.5% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($12,696 vs. $14,915)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine than Western Washington University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine students is 61.6% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($11,376 vs. $7,041)
University of Maine vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maine or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or University of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 24 points higher than at University of Maine (1090)
- Incoming University of Maine students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Western Washington University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Maine (3.42)
- University of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Western Washington University (91.3%)
University of Maine vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maine or Western Washington University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Western Washington University and University of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Maine (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Maine graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,700)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $6,587 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Maine graduates. ($19,413 vs. $26,000)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Maine graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More University of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/